Up next for Velasquez is a rematch with Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva, whom he's defeated once before. It's not the sexiest rematch, but it's justified, which is more than we can say for some recent UFC title fights.

Welterweight kingpin St-Pierre insists he doesn't fear the beard, but Hendricks' ample facial hair and punching power put top contenders Martin Kampmann and Jon Fitch to sleep. Can Hendricks do the same to the champ?

If Cormier defeats upcoming opponent Frank Mir, things are going to get interesting. Heavyweight and light heavyweight are options, a title shot is justified in either division, and a major move up the pound-for-pound rankings is likely.

April 15 USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com MMA Rankings

After this past weekend, UFC heavyweight Travis Browne and Legacy FC flyweight Will Campuzano made strides in the USA TODAY Sports and MMAjunkie.com MMA rankings.

Browne, who picked up a 71-second TKO win over Gabriel Gonzaga at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale, supplanted Shane Carwin and swapped spots with him, moving from No. 14 to No. 12 in the heavyweight rankings. Campuzano, who earned a decision win over Alan Nascimento in a title fight at Legacy FC 19, moved from No. 14 to No. 13 in the flyweight rankings.

Looking ahead, a big weekend is in store with UFC on FOX 7, which features 11 top 15 fighters, including No. 1 lightweight Benson Henderson, who puts his belt on the line against No. 2 Gilbert Melendez in the headliner.

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As the UFC 189 tour made its last stop in Dublin, featherweight champ Jose Aldo was met with a torrent of abuse from the Irish fans. It might have been unpleasant, but it might also have been just what he needed.